Major Changes To Weekend Weather Forecast In CT: Here's What You Need To Know

CONNECTICUT — The weekend weather forecast in Connecticut is looking much better than it did a couple of days ago.

Two days ago, forecasters were predicting more than 2 inches of rain and wind on Saturday and Sunday due to a low pressure system.

And now, forecasters say the heavy rain is expected to remain just to the south of Connecticut, and areas along the immediate coast may see the most rain, maybe a quarter to a half inch in total, while northern sections may see just a few rain showers on Saturday afternoon.

Additionally, any rain that falls should end early Sunday, and the sun should reappear.

The National Weather Service said the best chance for any rain on Saturday is after 2-3 p.m. and any rain that falls on Saturday won't lead to a washout.

WFSB 3 TV Meteorologists Jill Gilardi with Scot Haney wrote said "The latest model trends indicate rain ramping up as Saturday progresses. Both long range models are coming into better agreement that Saturday starts off dry and rain will begin AFTER the Hartford Marathon and the other races happening that morning. The EURO is wetter across the state compared to the GFS, which has rain clipping the southwest portion of the state. There is still hope we trend drier. Rain either lingers through Saturday evening or exits then, and either way trends drier by Sunday. Sunday starts off cloudy, then it will become partly sunny, and breezy. Get your leaf blower ready, because you’ll need it!"(Read/watch more at WFSB 3 TV).

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Here are the forecast updates for southern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 69. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

Here are the forecast updates for northern Connecticut via the National Weather Service:

Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 6 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of showers before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. North wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North wind 11 to 14 mph.